Lectures On The Origin And Growth Of Religion: As Illustrated By Some Points In The History Of Indian Buddhism

About the Book:-It would be a hopeless task to attempt in six lectures, that is to say, in six hours, to give any adequate account of that great movement which has influenced the greater portion of the human race during the lapse of so many centuries. It is a matter of great joy to discuss these points in the history of Buddhism which likely to throw light on the origin and growth of religious belief. This means, the author understands it, the origin and growth of religion outside, as well as inside, the circle of the Buddhist beliefs themselves. What we have to do is, in a word, to apply a particular method, the comparative method, to the study of the facts revealed to us by the history of Buddhism. There are ideas in Buddhism, no doubt, with which we can heartily sympathies; but the most instructive points in the history of that, or of any other religion, are often those with which we can least agree. The fact that truth can be found among all peoples and in all creeds, has been acknowledged through so many centuries by men eminent in the Church and out of it, that it has become almost a truism, and needs scarcely to be stated, certainly not to be proved. Based on these points the celebrated Buddhist scholar has compiled this rare yet valuable book which is illustrated by some points in the history of Indian Buddhism. About the Author:-Thomas William Rhys Davids FBA was an English scholar of the Pāli language and founder of the Pāli Text Society. He took an active part in founding the British Academy and London School for Oriental Studies. In 1863 he returned to Britain, and on passing his civil service exams was posted to Sri Lanka (then known as Ceylon). When he was Magistrate of Galle and a case was brought before him involving questions of ecclesiastical law, he first learned of the Pāli language when a document in that language was brought in as evidence.Davids' civil service career and his residence in Sri Lanka came to an abrupt end. Personal differences with his superior, C. W. Twynham, caused a formal investigation, resulting in a tribunal and Rhys Davids' dismissal for misconduct. A number of minor offenses had been discovered, as well as grievances concerning fines improperly exacted both from Rhys Davids' subjects and his employees. The Title 'Lectures On The Origin And Growth Of Religion: As Illustrated By Some Points In The History Of Indian Buddhism written/authored/edited by T. W. Rhys Davids', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121236911 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 276 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is . Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:-